The Trust Factor: Career development as a signal, not just a strategy

After waves of layoffs, DEI rollbacks, and AI anxiety, employees are asking: “Do I still trust this company with my future?” Career development has become one of the clearest signals of an organisation’s values and priorities.

This session explores why career support – mentorship, upskilling, visible internal paths – isn’t just about retention. It’s about cultural credibility, brand integrity, and employee belief. We’ll unpack the psychological and strategic weight of career investment in 2025, especially in an era of hybrid work, and organisational change fatigue. Come away with actionable ideas for sending the right trust signals to your employees.

Join Dr Amy Centers, who represents The Career Innovation Company in North America, and Rosemary McLean, Director of The Career Innovation Company, to explore:

• Why career security is overtaking job security as a priority
• The 3 signals that build trust
• How to equip managers to talk credibly about growth
• No-budget ways to show you’re still investing in people’s futures

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Amy has worked with over 100 organisations, from Fortune 150s to fast-moving start-ups, helping them navigate disruption and build career systems that work. Her unique blend of organisational psychology, talent marketplace implementation, and culture change gives her rare insight into what keeps people with you as you transform.

Rosemary’s career in career development spans more than 30 years. She has supported global businesses to develop compelling career propositions and embed impactful career development solutions including ‘Be Bold in your Career’, which has a proven track record in boosting internal career mobility.

Register now for an insight-rich session on how to lead with credibility when trust is fragile.

The Career Innovation Company Team

Facilitators

Dr Amy Centers – US Senior Consultant, The Career Innovation Company

Amy is an organizational psychologist with a PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership. She is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF) and certified in the Prosci Change Management Methodology (ADKAR).

Amy has spent two decades working internally in a range of organisations – from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 150 multinationals – in sectors including higher education, biotechnology and tech.

Most recently, Amy was Vice President of Client Transformation Solutions at Fuel50, where she partnered with nearly 100 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs. She specialised in helping clients implement talent marketplaces and build skills-based cultures to create dynamic, future-ready environments.

Her work spans change management, communication, leadership and talent development, with a focus on leadership programmes for all levels – from high-potential individual contributors to senior executives.

Rosemary McLean  – Director of The Career Innovation Company 

Rosemary is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Registered Career Practitioner. As Director of The Career Innovation Company, she supports global organisations in developing coherent, business-led career development strategies that increase employee engagement and talent retention.

She believes that when individuals can find purpose and satisfaction in their work, they are much more likely to perform— and there is considerable research to support this. She has a passion for working with businesses and individuals to create positive career partnerships, where conversations are at the core.

A professional collaborator throughout her career, Rosemary is dedicated to raising the importance of career development for all, and has contributed to radio and television on career-related issues. Rosemary is a Fellow of the CIPD, The Career Development Institute and NICEC.